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Christmas Worship at CSPC

Invite friends, neighbors and out-of-town guests to worship with CSPC this Advent and Christmas Season. On Christmas Eve we will have a candlelight service at 7 PM and on Christmas morning we will gather for a single worship service at 10AM. Sunday School classes will not be held on Christmas morning. During the remaining Sundays in Advent, join us for experiential worship at 8:30 or classic worship at 11:11, as well as Sunday School for all ages at 9:45. All are welcome!

Mom’s Day Out to Benefit IHN

Let CSPC entertain your children while you catch up on holiday preparations. On Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1-4, CSPC will offer an afternoon filled crafts, games, snacks and movies for kids in pre-school through grade five. The suggested donation is $5 per family and will benefit IHN. Please pre-register your children using the CSPC website, www.cspresby.com.

PCUSA Investment and Loan Program.

Have a CD maturing or tired of low interest rates? PCUSA Investment and Loan Program is paying .75% on 6 month notes and .7% on the Mission Market Fund from which money can be withdrawn at any time. Your investment will help to maintain a reduction of 1% in CSPC’s mortgage interest Go to www.pcusa.org/pilp or contact Ernie Elliot (331-2941).

For those who have been using Good Search for online searches, thanks! CSPC received a check for $39.09. We have
also received $62.70 from the paper recycling. Every little bit helps!
 

Stewardship Campaign Update

Stewardship is a year-round event. So
if you haven’t yet turned in your pledge card, it’s not too late. Session will be completing the 2012 budget at its Dec. 12 meeting. Having a good estimate of next year’s pledge income will help the budgeting process. If you need pledge cards, or have questions, contact a member of Session.

The Wednesday practices are underway and soon CSPC will be treated to Operation Baby King, the children’s Advent program. The program will begin
at 6: 30 PM on Sunday, Dec. 18. Plan on bringing your favorite dish to share at the potluck dinner which will precede the program, beginning at 5:30 PM. The children’s program is a time to prepare
our hearts during Advent and enjoy fellowship with the CSPC family.
 

Giving Tree—a Mission Opportunity

Remember to choose an item from the Giving Tree, do the shopping and return the items to church by Thursday, Dec. 8. If you cannot bring them in by the 8^th, contact Sheryl Eichelberger and she can arrange delivery. The Giving Tree items will help provide Christmas gifts to families that CSPC supports through the River Ridge School Family Resource Center.

Help Wanted—Adult Ministries Leader

If you’re interested in planning Sunday School and other church programs for adults, there is a leadership opportunity at CSPC. Recently, Session reorganized CSPC’s committee structure and Adult Ministries is now a separate planning group. Please contact elders Sarah Cottongim (356-8433), Heather Alexander (384-0624) or Terry David (380-9466) if you’re interested in serving as leader of this team.
 

Financial Update:

The CSPC balance sheet and operating statement are posted on the bulletin board opposite the church office, year to date as of November 30, 2011. If you have questions, please contact Karen Peters or a member of the finance committee

Session Notes:
At its stated meeting November 14, CSPC’s session voted:

· to approve the minutes of the 10/10 stated session meeting and the 10/17 called meeting as read and the 10/24 called session meeting as amended to remove the clerk’s notes
· to formalize an emergency email motion per CSPC bylaws to call a meeting on Monday, October 24 at 6 PM for the purpose of discussing and possibly taking action on those interviewed for the position of Worship Facilitator
· to approve hosting the Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at CSPC on Tuesday, November 22 at 7PM
· to approve dates to celebrate communion for 2012; January 1, Feb 5, March 4, April 1, April 5 (Maundy Thursday), April 8 (Easter), May 6, May 27 (Pentecost), June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2 and December 24 (Christmas Eve) and January 6, 2013
· to move the responsibility of the nursery from the deacons to the Children & Family Ministry Team effective 1/1/2012
· to approve deacon recommended “Mom’s Day Out” for Saturday 12/17, 1-4PM, with proceeds to be donated to IHN
· to accept the resignation of Janet Stadtmiller as clerk of session as of Dec. 31, 2011 and to express gratitude for her faithful service as clerk.
· to elect Carol Buckhout as clerk of session for 2012
· to approve Rylee Kathryn Stephenson, daughter of Joe and Gretchen Stephenson for confirmation
· to name Terry David to the deacon board as the liaison from session
· to review Manual of Administration Policies on or before March 15, 2012
· to approve the wedding of Shanna Daly & Sean Hopkins 8/3- 8/4 2012 to be officiated by Rev. Schafer 
· to approve the wedding of Sarah Reed and Charlie Perine on October 5, 2012 and to use the building both 10/4 & 10/5 
· not to approve the wedding of Kaley Stafford 5/19/2012